LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — (Marketwire) — 05/01/12 — With heavy rain and potential flooding forecast, (LSE: HSX) urges homeowners to take some practical steps to help prevent water entering their property and the subsequent damage. This comes as The Met Office has put out flood warnings for parts of the UK.
Joanne Musselle, Head of UK Claims, comments: “The heavy rain could cause severe damage to homes but taking some basic steps can reduce the risks.”
Preparation is important to help minimise damage. Hiscox-s tips to help protect your property:
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About Hiscox
Hiscox, the international specialist insurer, is headquartered in Bermuda and listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: HSX). There are three main underwriting parts of the Group – Hiscox London Market, Hiscox UK and Europe and Hiscox International. Hiscox London Market underwrites internationally traded business in the London Market – generally large or complex business which needs to be shared with other insurers or needs the international licences of Lloyd-s. Hiscox UK and Hiscox Europe offer a range of specialist insurance for professionals and business customers, as well as high net worth individuals. Hiscox International includes operations in Bermuda, Guernsey and USA. Hiscox Insurance Company Limited, Hiscox Underwriting Limited, Hiscox Europe Underwriting Limited and Hiscox Syndicates Limited are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
Hiscox UK also offers and products.
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